3-bedroom house · IP7 6EJ
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About
A wonderfully situated period cottage, with charming gardens, located down a no-through road. Water Lane Cottage is a charming period property with a wealth of period features.
The cottage presents painted elevations under a tiled roofline, with accommodation arranged over two floors, extending to 2,029 sq ft.
Of note is the triple aspect sitting room, with exposed stud work, open fireplace with wood burner inserted on tiled hearth. From here access is given to the conservatory.
The ground floor also comprises inner lobby, dining room, cloakroom, study area, AGA kitchen/breakfast room, boot room and utility room.
From the dining hall a staircase leads up to the first-floor landing where access is given to the principal bedroom with en suite shower room, three further bedrooms and family bathroom.
An internal viewing is highly recommended by the sole selling agents to appreciate the accommodation on offer.
OUTSIDE Water Lane Cottage is approached over a gravelled driveway, giving access to a double garage with twin up and over doors and spacious loft above. There is a large, graveled parking area.
The gardens at Water Lane Cottage are a charming feature and are predominantly laid to lawn with a mixture of mature trees and shrubs to include fruit trees the gardens back on to open countryside.
There is also a summer house and brick-built garden store. LOCATION Water Lane Cottage is located on the outskirts of the village of Kersey.
Kersey is well known for being one of the prettiest villages in Suffolk. It is centred around a ford, known as The Splash, as well as the popular local pub, The Bell.
St Mary’s church stands proud at the top of Church Hill, as well as an excellent network of countryside walks.
Further amenities include the primary school and Kersey Mill with cafe, gym, Pilates and yoga studios, beauticians, hairdressers and a florist.
Hadleigh (under 2 miles) provides a more extensive array of shops and facilities, with a selection of highly regarded schools in Ipswich and Colchester.
Daily commuting is from Manningtree or Colchester station with fastest trains taking approximately 48 minutes into London Liverpool Street Station.
DISTANCES Hadleigh – 2 miles Lavenham – 7 miles Ipswich – 10 miles Manningtree – 12 miles (London Liverpool Street Station 55 mins) Colchester – 15 miles (London Liverpool Street Station 50 mins) DIRECTIONS (IP7 6EJ) From Ipswich proceed out along the A1071 passing by Hintlesham, continue along here and after bypassing Hadleigh take a right hand turn along the A1141 (Stone Street) and after a short distance turn left and continue onto The Street.
Continue onto Church Hill, take a left onto Vale Lane and continue around to the left onto Water Lane. Water Lane Cottage will be found a short distance down on the left-hand side.
What3words: procured.proves.familiar PROPERTY INFORMATION Services: Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Mobile: Ofcom reports good mobile signal for the four main providers. Broadband: Ofcom reports standard broadband is available at the property. EPC: F Council Tax: Band F. Babergh District Council.
Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession at completion.
Fixtures and Fittings: Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, including carpets and curtains, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.
Viewings: By appointment with Jackson-Stops.
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